Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat — a geographer explains how to restore them
Many Florida springs suffer from reduced flow, habitat loss, excessive algae and heavy pressure from human use.
Many Florida springs suffer from reduced flow, habitat loss, excessive algae and heavy pressure from human use.
Runoff that is often polluted by sewage has impacted many Florida water bodies, causing algae blooms.
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded the funding from the Resilient Florida Program to assist six municipalities.
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